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From Mentor to Friend, a Reentry Program Story
Ramona was living in a halfway house after being incarcerated for more than six years. She found herself facing many naysayers. She knew in order to get her life back she needed to stick to her...
by Will Espinoza
January 18, 2019
Why I Adopt From Angel Tree: Dara’s Story
Christmas was always a favorite time of year for Dara Whitley, growing up she knew the presents she asked for...
by Will Espinoza
November 13, 2018
Catholic Charities Weekly Dinner Program Gives Comfort and Community to Vets
A regular fixture each Wednesday at the Catholic Charities St. Maria’s Meals program on G Street, Frank* has been living on the streets for some time. Like many veterans downtown, he prefers to stay on the...
by Will Espinoza
November 8, 2018
Helping Children in Transition
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington assists individuals and families in need regardless of race, status, or economic background....
by Will Espinoza
June 29, 2018
An Award Ceremony Worth Celebrating
This post was written by: Luke Garrett, Summer Intern. Pure joy is a strong sentiment to come by and, at...
by Will Espinoza
June 21, 2018
More Than A Snack: Senior Snack Sak Program
It is common knowledge that we need healthy food and proper nutrition to survive and thrive, but in our society food is often seen as much more than simply a way to sustain life. For generations...
by Will Espinoza
May 21, 2018
In Memory of James Daniel (JD) Murphy, Jr.
Catholic Charities is saddened by the loss of one of our dear friends, JD Murphy. While his entrepreneurial spirit and...
by Will Espinoza
April 17, 2018
Volunteering Can Bring Unexpected Joy
Volunteers are the backbone of the SHARE Food Network. The core mission of the program is to provide fresh, nutritious...
by Will Espinoza
February 14, 2018
A woman with nowhere else to turn
Scared, with no one to turn to, Carla* was in a country where she didn’t speak the language and had...
by Will Espinoza
January 14, 2018
A Young Man Finding His Voice
When Christopher first came to Catholic Charities he relied on a Dynavox speech device and sign language to communicate with...
by Will Espinoza
December 15, 2017